The News Media Association has welcomed the Government’s response to the Competition and Markets Authority’s market study into online platforms and digital advertising, urging it to implement the measures “without delay.” The Government announced this morning that it will...

The Adam Smith Institute, a London based think tank, has called for a Free Speech Act to be introduced in the UK, modelled on the First Amendment of the USA. The report argues that UK Parliament should create an...

More Labour MPs have joined the growing number of Parliamentarians to raise concerns with Government about proposals to remove planning notices from local newspapers and the impact upon local democracy. This week, Labour MPs Stephen Morgan, Portsmouth South; and Helen...

Local news media which provides a vital service providing trusted information to the public must be at the front of the queue for business rates relief following the Chancellor’s announcement of new measures to support businesses, the News Media...

The Times has accused Government of being “hellbent” on making scrutiny of decision-making harder after reporting on a Cabinet Office unit which advises Government departments on how to frustrate Freedom of Information Act requests.    In a leader this week, The...

The Government has committed to considering further “fiscal measures” to support the news media sector as the industry grapples with the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.   Ministers have stressed the vital importance of the news media sector in providing trusted...

Press publishers in Europe have welcomed the EU Council Conclusions on safeguarding a free and pluralistic media system but warn against trust indicators and the promotion of public communications on the platforms. In a joint statement, News Media Europe, of...

Over the course of the coronavirus pandemic, there has been a greater need for trusted information and with growing readership, newspapers continue to play a vital role in informing and educating readers, communicating advice and holding government to account. Publishers...

Court reporting by news media helps maintain public confidence in the judicial system in stark contrast with unregulated social media which could represent a threat to justice, the Lord Chief Justice said today. Speaking to Society of Editors executive director...